TIP OF THE DAY #7 and #8 Plus The Philosophy behind Pain Sufferers Speak

TIP OF THE DAY #7 When your self esteem is strong, then you will not doubt yourself or let others tell you how to feel. Its easy to boost your self esteem. 

I never thought it was easy until I read it in a book and tried it myself. I have been using the technique all week as I faced so many blows to my self esteem. Go to a quiet place, close your eyes and get comfortable in a chair, on the floor, in bed or wherever you are most comfortable. Focus on relaxing from head to toe while you take slow deep breaths allowing extra oxygen to reach every cell of your body. Imagine the stress and tension leaving your body. Then start saying out loud or in your mind one sentence that helps you feel good. Here are some suggestions: I love myself and I am worth reaching all my fitness or life goals. OR I am awesome and I love myself. OR I choose only love and positive things and positive people in my life. OR whatever sentence makes you feel good. Repeat your sentence over and over again while keeping your eyes closed and your body relaxed. If you do this once per day for 5-10 minutes, you will see changes in your perspective and an increase in your self esteem. Its a simple form of meditation and its been taught so many times over thousands of years in cultures all over the world. The language may be different, but basic goal is the same. We are so fast paced now with technology, its easy to lose sight of taking care of ourselves. Everyone can boost their own health by boosting their self esteem, self confidence and self respect. Try It for a week or several times in one day and you will notice the positive change!
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TIP OF THE DAY #8 Do not get into the nasty war of comparing abuse or pain! 

Everyone's pain is felt only by them, and the pain level they feel is coming from their perspective. Even if someone explains with words how they feel, unless you are in their body at the exact moment of their pain--you will never know how they feel and how bad the pain is for them. No one wins and both people increase their pain due to stress. Try to avoid anything or anyone who causes you stress or pain. Its your choice who and what you let into your life. Make a wise choice!
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My philosophy is that all parts of Pain Sufferers Speak's global community provides FREE INFO to everyone, and each of you decides for yourselves (along with your trusted healthcare providers and family) what is best for you and your unique circumstances. ANY POST on Twitter, Facebook, or any other platform across the web is NEVER strategically placed, nor should it be considered to have my endorsement, approval or implied consent in any way. I do not earn money from you clicking my ads and I do not use product placement or any other hidden agendas. 

My goal and the foundation of Pain Sufferers Speak is to be sure no one ever has to be alone with their pain. My deep desire is for everyone to express their pain in a healthy way through painspeaking and journaling. I want to provide each person on the planet not just Pain Sufferers Speak's Community resources, but loads of other resources and locations for you to find "Safe Havens" to communicate all types of pain for all age groups.

I practice unconditional love with no judgment and no criticism plus respect for all religions every day of my life and these are also the founding principles of all parts of PSS. 

Other blogs, websites, and other random resources I choose will ALWAYS be listed and promoted which equals FREE advertising for your businesses, companies, organizations, associations, etc. I provide this service in order to encourage everyone to find their favorite place. If you don't choose to join Pain Sufferers Speak's community, I'm not upset at all as long as you find another way to make the healthiest choice for your overall health--Communicate your pain!! Get the negativity of pain out of you through spoken words, poetry, journaling, join a support group, and find others who share your pain so you don't feel alone. 

I support ALL worthy causes worldwide not through funds I can't afford to pay, but instead through promoting awareness and advocacy to everyone.

There will NEVER be a charge to join any part of Pain Sufferers Speak's Community, because I believe all this information, awareness, advocacy and all these resources NEED to be available to everyone all the time. Through sharing, we can all be wiser, healthier and more able to cope with life's challenges.
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The #1 goal of Pain Sufferers Speak is --YOU never have to be alone in pain! There is an entire global community who are waiting to support you through the good days and bad ones with unconditional love and No judgement. Each part of PSS has different benefits and here are just 2 examples. Do you need 24/7 support? Request to join Pain Sufferers Speak's Support family Facebook Group where 800+ Pain Brothers and Pain Sisters fully understand what it means to live with pain and illness. Do you own a business or run a website? Join Pain Sufferers Speak's LinkedIn Open Networking group where you can make 520+ professional connections and promote your business, your causes and your passions every day. With 4 support groups, 3 blogs, and availability on all major social networks across the internet, there truly is something for everyone.
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Choose how you want to connect to one or all parts of Pain Sufferers Speak's FREE global community and its founder, Liz Hall aka Painspeaks. 
Click Here--> xeeme.com/LizHall/ 

Written by: Liz Hall  
5/10/2013

1st Radio Appearance for Pain Sufferers Speak's Global Community

UPDATE 10/7: The show went great and I had a wonderful time spreading the word about Pain Sufferers Speak. I am working on a youtube video with the audio tract from the show so it can be available here on the blog always.  


The Positive Experience Show with Liz Hall

Please join me and Joseph Aquilino on his The Positive Experiance Show here on Pain Sufferers Speak's BLOG--You ONLY have to Register FREE www.blogtalkradio.com IF you want to CALL IN AND PARTICIPATE!! Looking forward to chatting with you today!!--Just got this verified--sorry for last minute info!! ♥ 

THIS Tuesday,  September 27, 2011 at 12pm-1pm  EST--Eastern Standard Time/USA/New York City

(310) 982-4253 is the call in number for everyone including the guests.


Phone lines will be open for the full hour for comments and questions from the listeners on the air.


You can embed the show on your website, you can listen directly from your website... you can download the show to your computers, you can listen to an archive of the show on the http://blogtalkradio.com/joeygiggles site and you can share the channel on any social network.
 

Here is the link to the facebook OPEN Invitation--Invite all your family and friends all over the world!! Be sure to go on a register on blog talk radio link so you can hear us LIVE or by archive after the show!!
 Any questions you have please type it on the invite facebook wall and we will get back to you ASAP-- as soon as possible. : )

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=245867245452051

If you like to join us on blogtalkradio chat LIVE during the show and ask questions OR listen-- you must sign up and register for the blogtalkradio main site at


 http://blogtalkradio.com/

So excited and psyched to share Pain Sufferers Speak's Global Pain Community with the world LIVE!!! Looking forward to talking with you, answering your questions and sharing our community so others can find us and have a safe haven for communicating and expressing pain without judgment ort criticisim and unconditional love and support!!

Liz : )

Speak Up!

Chronic Pain Sufferers: Speak Up!

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
This post was written by Melanie Matthews
http://hin.com/blog/2008/09/16/chronic-pain-sufferers-speak-up/

In pain? The Joint Commission is recommending that sufferers of chronic pain “speak up.” The Joint Commission is launching a national campaign to help Americans work with their healthcare professionals to better manage pain. The new education campaign is part of The Joint Commission’s award-winning Speak Up™ program that helps patients become more informed and involved in their health care, and coincides with Pain Awareness Month in September:

The framework of the Speak Up™ program urges patients to:

Speak up if you have questions or concerns, and if you don’t understand, ask again. It’s your body and you have a right to know.

Pay attention to the care you are receiving. Make sure you’re getting the right treatments by the right health care professionals. Don’t assume anything.

Educate yourself about your diagnosis, the medical tests you are undergoing, and your treatment plan.

Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate.

Know what medications you take and why you take them. Medication errors are the most common health care errors.

Use a hospital, clinic, surgery center, or other type of health care organization that has undergone a rigorous on-site evaluation against established state-of-the-art quality and safety standards, such as that provided by The Joint Commission.

Participate in all decisions about your treatment. You are the center of the healthcare team.

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I found this online and had to share it with all of you! This is AWESOME advice for ALL patients, not just people who suffer with chronic pain and chronic illness!!
Have a meaningful day! Sending love and blessings to all of you!! Liz : )

SHOWCASE ON: Lupus

Understanding Lupus

From Lupus Foundation of America

http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with or are being evaluated for possible lupus, you will want to know as much as you can about the disease. "Understanding Lupus" will provide you with a guide to lupus so that you can better understand what lupus is.

What is Lupus?
This section will provide you with an overview of what lupus is and is not. How does lupus affect the body and how prevalent is lupus in the United States.

What Causes Lupus?
No one knows what causes lupus. Scientists think that people are born with the genes to develop lupus and that something brings on or "triggers" the disease and symptoms. However, a combination of genetics (heredity), environment, and hormones is involved.

Forms of LupusThere are generally four recognized forms or types of lupus: Cutaneous (skin) Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Drug-induced Erythematosus and Neonatal Lupus. This section will discuss in more detail the different forms of lupus and how they can affect you.

What are the Symptoms of Lupus?
Symptoms of lupus vary widely depending on the individual case and the form of lupus present. Most people with lupus do not experience all of these symptoms. The section only serves to alert people to clues that might indicate the presence of lupus in an undiagnosed person.

What Kind of Doctors Treat Lupus?
The type of doctor or doctors that you may have treating your lupus will depend on the form of lupus you have and how the lupus is specify affecting you. It is not uncommon for a person with lupus to have a group or team of doctors working together to help develop the best treatment plan for you.

What are the Risks for Developing Lupus?
Many risk factors attribute to the development of lupus. This section will provide an overview on various risk factors that may contribute to the development of lupus.

Prognosis and Hopeful Future
We now know more about lupus than ever before. Dedicated researchers are on the brink of significant breakthroughs in the underlying science of the immune system, while public awareness and understanding continue to grow. Improvements in diagnosis, a greater understanding of how medications can work together to control symptoms, and increased knowledge of the effects of the disease have allowed better management of lupus over time. Today people with lupus are leading healthier lives and living longer than at any time in history.

Check out our new interactive "Could you have lupus?" symptom checklist!
This interactive tool was designed to help you better understand the many ways that lupus can affect your body. Each highlighted section features a text box which provides a brief description of how lupus can damage a particular organ or system, from the brain to the blood vessels. You will also be able to go further into the Website for more detailed information. Included is a set of health questions for you to answer that will help your doctor know if you may be at risk for lupus.

The History of Lupus Erythematosus
Take a short walk into the history of lupus from its initial scientific observations and declaration as a disease through the advancements in its therapeutic treatments. How did lupus get its name? When were the first symptoms identified? Who were the leading medical scientists working to define and develop treatments for this disease?

Sign up to receive LFA's free enewsletter
Stay in touch with the LFA's latest news on developments in lupus research, education and advocacy, by signing up to receive this enewsletter.

Ask the Experts
Check out the LFA "Ask the Expert" archives and learn more about lupus on a variety of topics including skin issues, pregnancy, pediatric lupus, kidney disease, women and men’s issues, medications and more. Our panel of nationally-renowned lupus medical experts provides insight, support and answers into the puzzling and often times frustrating issues of lupus. We invite you to submit your own questions into the LFA through our website.

LFA Approved Publications
The Lupus Foundation of America Patient Education Committee has reviewed and approved a number publications and other materials for use in educating individuals and families about lupus and its health effects.

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Related Information
Newly Diagnosed with Lupus: Learning from the Experts - Audio Podcast and Slides
Dr. Diane Kamen, Medical University of South Carolina
Thursday, July 29, 2010

• Download a PDF file of the presentation slides (PDF, 139 kb, 28 slides)
• To download this podcast to your computer or mp3 player, please click here

Dr. Kenneth Kalunian, University of California, San Diego
Monday, February 22, 2010

• Download the slides used for this presentation ** (PDF, 166 kb, 28 slides)
• To download this podcast to your computer or mp3 player, please click here

** PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download it now from the Adobe website.
15 Questions with Dr. Bob Katz on "Understanding Lupus"

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http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=179&post=1021&uid=112276272164064#post1021

The above link takes you to Pain Sufferers Speak's facebook SHOWCASE ON: Lupus with many more resources.
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The timing of this blog post coincides with Monique Millender's "31 Days of Life with Lupus Blog Challenge" where YOU have a chance to win her very first giveaway--A Sickie Pamper Basket!!! (I requested to help promote her awesome challenge and Pain Sufferers Speak is NOT entered in the give away by choice. This is about Lupus awareness and advocacy. Good Luck to all those who participate in the challenge!!

Here is the link to A Messy Happiness Blog

	http://amessyhappiness.com/

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I do NOT have Lupus, however through Pain Sufferers Speak I love to promote awareness, advocacy, prevention and the sharing of FREE medical information.

For all of those who live with Lupus, there are many of you out there and Pain Sufferers Speak's Global Community will always be here to support and love you unconditionally. Hugs & Blessings to all of you!! Liz : )

SHOWCASE ON: Lyme Disease

What Is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi.

How is it transmitted?

The bacteria are transmitted to people and animals by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis, commonly called the deer tick. Although other types of ticks and some insects have been shown to carry the Lyme bacteria, to date, transmission of Lyme through those vectors has not been proven.

The bacteria can also be passed through the placenta of a pregnant woman to the fetus—congenital transmission.

The DNA of the bacteria has been found in breast milk, but no transmission has been proven to date in humans.

The Lyme bacteria have been proven to survive blood banking conditions; however, to date, no transmission has been proven through blood transfusions in humans. Studies have shown transmission through this route in mice in the lab.

There is no proof to date that Lyme is sexually transmitted, although some preliminary studies have found PCR positives for the DNA of the Lyme bacteria in semen and in cervical tissue. These findings do not prove sexual transmission, but some physicians feel because the Lyme and syphilis spirochete (bacteria) are similar, Lyme may be sexually transmitted.

Lyme Signs and Symptoms

General early signs and symptoms:

EM (bull’s eye) rash at bite site (less than 50%), other types

Cardiac/Pulmonary

chest pain or rib soreness, shortness of breath, heart

palpitations, pulse skips, heart block, heart murmur or valve prolapse.

Gastrointestinal:

nausea or vomiting, difficulty eating, change in bowel function

( constipation, diarrhea), gastritis, abdominal cramping, irritable bladder or bladder

dysfunction, cystitis.

Musculoskeletal:

joint/muscle pain in feet, swelling in toes, balls of feet, ankle pain, burning in

feet, shin splints, joint pain and/or swelling, stiffness of the joints, neck or back,

muscle pain or cramps that may migrate, neck creaks and cracks, neck stiffness,

TMJ.

Neurological:

twitching of the face, eyelids or other muscles, headache, tingling, numbness,

burning or stabbing sensations, facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy), dizziness, poor balance, increased

motion sickness, light-headedness, wooziness, difficulty walking, tremor,

confusion, difficulty in thinking or with concentration or reading,

forgetfulness, poor short term memory, disorientation (getting lost, going to

wrong place), difficulty with speech, double or blurry vision, eye pain,

blindness, increased floaters, increased sensitivity to light or sound, buzzing or

ringing in ears, ear pain, deafness, seizure activity, white matter lesions, low blood pressure.

Neuropsychiatric:

mood swings, violent outbursts, irritability, depression, disturbed sleep (too

Reproductive:

testicular pain / pelvic pain, menstrual irregularity, milk production (lactation),
sexual dysfunction, loss of libido.

Other:

fever, sweats, or chills, weight change (loss or gain), fatigue, tiredness,

hair loss, swollen glands, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swelling around the eyes.

much, too little, early awakening), personality changes, obsessive compulsive

disorder, paranoia, panic anxiety attack, hallucinations.

Prevention

The LDA (Lyme Disease Association) has as one of its goals to stop the spread of Lyme & other tick-borne diseases. Tick checks are very important, as is proper tick removal. The following links may be helpful in addressing what is happening in the area of prevention and control.

Tick Removal
Improper removal of ticks greatly increases the risk of acquiring tick-borne infections. Squeezing the tick or putting substances on the tick to try to make it "back out" may aggravate it enough that it injects into you whatever disease organisms are inside it.

• Do not burn or use any substance on tick
• Do not grasp, squeeze, or twist body of tick
• Grasp tick close to the skin with tweezers
• Pull tick straight out
• Use antiseptic on skin
• Disinfect tweezers
• Wash hands thoroughly
• Always see a physician for possible diagnosis, testing, and treatment
• If desired, can save tick for testing, preferably alive, in a zippered plastic bag or a closed container with a moist cotton ball.

Some examples of tick-testing labs:

IGeneX Labs, Palo Alto, CA: 800-832-3200
MDL, Mt. Laurel, NJ: 877-269-0090
NJ Labs, New Brunswick, NJ: 732-249-0148

Helpful Links With More Info

	National Pesticide Information Center
	Damminix
	Tackling Ticks That Spread Lyme Disease
	MaxForce Bait Box - Do an end run around ticks
	STOPticks.org
	FREE Prevention Poster
	Protect Yourself: Things We Wish We Had Known About Lyme (English and Espanol)
	10 Facts About Lyme Disease
	Prevention article & radio Interview Lyme Disease Association http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/ ***************** http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pain-Sufferers-Speak/112276272164064#!/topic.php?uid=112276272164064&topic=143 The above link takes you to Pain Sufferers Speak's Facebook SHOWCASE ON: Lyme Disease with many more resources. ***************** I do NOT have Lyme Disease, however through Pain Sufferers Speak I love to promote awareness, advocacy, prevention and the sharing of FREE medical information.  For all of those who suffer with Lyme Disease, there are many of you out there and Pain Sufferers Speak's Global Community will always be here to support and love you unconditionally. Hugs & Blessings to all of you!! Liz : )

So Many Of You Are Curious

I have had so many questions about why my blog has other blogs listed for FREE, why I NEVER plan to charge for advertising, and why I feature lists of "Top Blogs" always on my blog.  So here is my explanation:

My deep desire is for everyone to express their pain in a healthy way. I want to provide each person on the planet not just Pain Sufferers Speak's Community resources, but loads of other resources and locations for you to find "Safe Havens" to communicate all types of pain for all age groups.

Other blogs, websites, and other random resources I choose will ALWAYS be listed and promoted which equals FREE advertising for businesses, companies, organizations, associations, etc. I provide this service in order to encourage everyone to find their favorite place. If you don't choose to join Pain Sufferers Speak's community, I'm not upset at all as long as you find another way to make the healthiest choice for your overall health--Communicate your pain!! Get the negativity of pain out of you through spoken words, poetry, journaling, join a support group, and find others who share your pain so you don't feel alone. For me, the #1 message I want to get across is SHARE YOUR PAIN!

I support ALL worthy causes worldwide not through funds I can't afford to pay, but instead through promoting awareness and advocacy to everyone.

There will NEVER be a charge to join any part of Pain Sufferers Speak's Community, because I believe all this information, awareness, advocacy and all these resources NEED to be available to everyone all the time.

I Want Your Story

Thanks friends and family for your neverending support! Every single one of you are so important to me--each Pain Brother and Pain Sister I have met has made me feel less alone in my pain no matter what their diagnosis. I really mean it when I ask y'all to tell me your story to be added to my book, "Pain Sufferers Speak". Your DEADLINE is January 30, 2012 to get your final submission to me. No holds barred--tell as much or as little as you want. If you wish to include how Pain Sufferers Speak's global community has changed or effected your life that's great, too--NOT required. Your real name does NOT have to be used. You can use initials, anonymous, or your actual name--anyway you choose to receive credit in my book, "Pain Sufferers Speak". Your submissions will make up a whole chapter or section of the book. This means I would love to have as many submissions as possible!! I will ONLY EDIT FOR SPELLING, NOT content or grammer. Your Words, Your Way even cuss words are fine. Just tell it like it is with no sensorship.

Send ALL SUBMISSIONS to my email
www.painsufferersspeak@hotmail.com
with BOOK SUBMISSION in all CAPS
OR send your submission as a private message on Facebook to Liz Hall.

MANY THANKS for your time and consideration!!

Can't wait to read and publish them all!! ♥ Liz

What is an advocate?

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¹ad·vo·cate

noun \ˈad-və-kət, -ˌkāt\

Definition of ADVOCATE

1: one that pleads the cause of another; specifically: one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court

2: one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal

3: one that supports or promotes the interests of another

See advocate defined for English-language learners »

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Examples of ADVOCATE

1. a passionate advocate of civil rights
2. She works as a consumer advocate.
3. He has paid respectful attention to the home schooling movement by meeting with its advocates and endorsing their cause. —Elizabeth Drew, New York Review of Books, 10 June 2004
4. … two of nanotechnology's biggest advocates square off on a fundamental question that will dramatically affect the future development of this field. —K. Eric Drexler et al., Chemical & Engineering News, 1 Dec. 2003
5. Ms. Hart was familiar with local medical-review policies from her work as a patient advocate. —Laurie McGinley, Wall Street Journal, 16 Sept. 2003
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Origin of ADVOCATE

Middle English advocat, from Anglo-French, from Latin advocatus, from past participle of advocare to summon, from ad- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to ADVOCATE

Synonyms: exponent, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, opponent

Related Words: loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart; adherent, cohort, disciple, follower; interpreter; applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms: enemy, foe, rival; belittler, critic, faultfinder

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I have considered myself to be an advocate of all worthy causes since 1989.  That's why Pain Sufferers Speak and The Daily Advocate offer many ways for you to be an advocate, too.  With ALWAYS FREE promotion of other blogs, websites, easy "Click Everyday" options, Helpful Links, Legal Links, and so much more. Liz : )

To fully connect with Pain Sufferers Speak's Global Community and its founder, Liz Hall aka Painspeaks, go to http://xeeme.com/LizHall/